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Martin MCATEAR Obituary
Royal Marines, X115761, 1942 – 1945; North Africa and Sicily. Peacefully in the loving care of Ascot Care Home Invercargill, on Wednesday 1 February 2017. Dearly loved husband of the late Vera, much loved Dad of Veronica and Stephen McGroggan (Christchurch), Maureen and Martin Morrison (Cromwell), Martin and Glenda, and the late Helen, much loved Granda to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A loved brother and brother-in-law of family in New Zealand and overseas.
"Too dearly loved,
to ever be forgotten"
A Requiem Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated in St Patrick's Catholic Church, Rimu Street, Invercargill, on Tuesday 7 February, at 1.30pm, interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery, a Vigil will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Monday 6 February, at 7.00pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 382 St Andrew's Street, Invercargill.
Avenal Park Funeral Home. F.D.A.N.Z.
Memories and Condolences
for Martin MCATEAR
12 Entries
February 10, 2017
Sending lots of love at this sad time to you all. All our love Helen, Ray, Connor and Marlee xx
February 8, 2017
What memories growing up. At the big house in Shamrock Bank in Dumbarton I only remember laughter, singing & great stories. The greatest lesson Uncle Martin taught us kids was always to ask "is it rum or coke in the bottle?". Uncle Martin & Aunt Vera....what a double act! Love you both. Francis
Margaret Dolphin
February 6, 2017
Heartfelt sympathy to all the families on the loss of Martin. And to Martin thanks for all the laughs, the parties and the great memories. R.I.P
Dave & Isa Ellis
February 5, 2017
Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Isa and Dave Ellis. Much loved uncle of Maria, Bridget-Mary & Warren, John & Nicola and families.
Rest in peace
February 3, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to Martins family and friends! May he rest in Peace!
The Bonnar Family.
Ann-Marie Frentz
February 3, 2017
Our love and thoughts to all the family. Uncle Martin will always be a part of my life and memories.
Ann-Marie, Clive, Charlotte and Ella x
Marie Arnold (Bonnar)
February 3, 2017
Deepest sympathy on the passing of such a true gentleman. thinking of you all
Make and Mary Burke
February 3, 2017
Deepest sympathy to the family. Our memories are of a lovely man.
February 4, 2017
McATEAR, Martin:
Loved dad of Veronica and Stephen McGroggan, dearly loved Granda of Paula and John Coll, Stevie, Anthony, Claire and Brad Hurren, and great-Granda of Aaron.
“Your life was a blessing
Your memory a treasure
You are loved beyond words
And missed beyond measure”
February 4, 2017
McATEAR, Martin:
Loved dad of Maureen and Martin Morrison, dearly loved Granda of Noreen and Andrew Cundall, Michael and Ange Morrison, Louise and Simon Peake, Great-Granda of Brianna, Mickayla, Bridie; Liam, Harry, Brayden, Jacob, and Emalia.
“Going to miss your cuddles”
February 4, 2017
McATEAR, Martin:
The best granda anyone could ever wish for. He would do anything for anyone, especially us kids. So gentle, loving and caring with an awesome sense of humor. We are so very lucky to have you in our lives and to be such a big part of all our special moments. You are so loved always and we will miss you. You will forever be in our future and in our hearts.
Love Rachelle, Martin, Angela and Hayley.
February 4, 2017
McATEAR, Martin:
Loved brother and brother-in-law of Frank and Therese, Dumbarton, Scotland.
“A brother, a daddy, a pal”
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